The Castle Rolls
Castles with gardens.
137 castles where visitors single out the gardens as a reason to visit - drawn from publicly available Google reviews across every operator and all four nations. Not every castle with a lawn: only the ones people actually praise the gardens for.
England - 70
Alnwick Castle
Northumberland
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Amberley Castle
West Sussex
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Appleby Castle
Cumbria
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Arundel Castle
West Sussex
“…ch goes on and on. And then there’s the walled gardens which were just beautiful. The Inside features at Arundel…”
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Auckland Castle
County Durham
“…more to see and discover, including the magnificent walled garden and Faith Museum. There’s so much more to see in Bishop Auc…”
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Aydon Castle
Northumberland
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Bamburgh Castle
Northumberland
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Northumberland
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Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire
“Absolutely stunning gardens, well worth a visit. It sits upon a hill and the views are…”
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Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
“…d helpful staff. Amazing and completely gorgeous gardens - so well kept and beautifully colourful and impressive. Lo…”
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Bickleigh Castle
Devon
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Bolsover Castle
Derbyshire
“…for children to steam some energy off. Beautiful garden with a fountain in the centre. Unfortunately, the fountain…”
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Bolton Castle
North Yorkshire
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Bridgnorth Castle
Shropshire
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Bristol Castle
Bristol
“…nearby St Peter’s Church ruins and the Physic Garden. Its tranquil atmosphere offers a welcome respite from the…”
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Broughton Castle
Oxfordshire
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Caerhays Castle
Cornwall
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Carisbrooke Castle
Isle of Wight
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Castle Drogo
Devon
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Castle Howard
North Yorkshire
“…o were keen to impart their knowledge. Beautiful gardens. A couple of tea rooms where the food was good quality and…”
Chiddingstone Castle
Kent
Chillingham Castle
Northumberland
“…interest to visit. Its privately owned, lovely gardens, the castle is full of collective items. Between the towers…”
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Chipchase Castle
Northumberland
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Compton Castle
Devon
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Cowdray Ruins
West Sussex
“…r castle and house, with info board and walled garden. There is a lovely load of walks all around it and a short…”
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Croft Castle
Herefordshire
“…give extra time on the next visit. The walled garden is impressive in size and the many features within it, from…”
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Dunster Castle
Somerset
“…ots of lovely cafe in Dunster Village. The gardens are beautiful and very well looked after. There are plenty of places to…”
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Elvaston Castle
Derbyshire
“…chitecture set in wonderful woodlands & manicured gardens. *Tip* Between 1000-1400 on weekends there is a van on the…”
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Grimsthorpe Castle
Lincolnshire
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Guildford Castle
Surrey
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Halton Castle
Cheshire
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Harewood Castle
West Yorkshire
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Hartlebury Castle
Worcestershire
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Hedingham Castle
Essex
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Helmsley Castle
North Yorkshire
“…!!! Picture taken of the ruins from the beautiful walled Garden in Helmsley”
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Herstmonceux Castle
East Sussex
“…e is a car park in front of the Castle. Lovely gardens, good for a walk, a nice coffee shop with indoor and outdoo…”
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Hever Castle
Kent
“…uts from the coffee trailer next to the Italian gardens.”
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Warwickshire
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Leeds Castle
Kent
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Lindisfarne Castle
Northumberland
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Lowther Castle
Cumbria
“…uch of the shell is still there to see. Lovely gardens and grounds too. Kids loved the play area which seemed to h…”
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Lullingstone Castle
Kent
“…the small church, huge Manor House and stunning gardens. Sarah (home owner) was lovely and so knowledgeable. Tom’s…”
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Lympne Castle
Kent
“…to the charity garden open day to find the gardens are stunning here. Well layed out. The staff we met where very good a ch…”
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Muncaster Castle
Cumbria
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Newark Castle
Nottinghamshire
“Lovely gardens on the banks of the Trent , superb view through the old cas…”
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Oakham Castle
Rutland
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Pontefract Castle
West Yorkshire
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Portland Castle
Dorset
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Raby Castle
County Durham
“…nter it is simply beautiful, then into stunning walled gardens and next to the castle with its grand spender. And next to…”
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Richmond Castle
North Yorkshire
“…ful ground great little museum on site. The gardens are stunning and the grounds have been well kept. Accessibility for whee…”
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Ripley Castle
North Yorkshire
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Rockingham Castle
Northamptonshire
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Rye Castle (Ypres Tower)
East Sussex
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Scotney Castle
Kent
Sherborne Castle
Dorset
“…uses and the "museum" was one room. The walled garden - garden centre was probably the best stocked garden centre…”
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Shrewsbury Castle
Shropshire
“…ny information about the castle itself. The gardens were beautifully kept and staff were very polite. Highly recommend.”
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Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Kent
“…ck when the weather is a bit better and the gardens are in full bloom”
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Sizergh Castle
Cumbria
“…another superb National trust property. The gardens are a pleasure to walk around, and the tour was very informative and well…”
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St Briavels Castle
Gloucestershire
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St Michael's Mount
Cornwall
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Star Castle
Cornwall
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Stokesay Castle
Shropshire
Sudeley Castle
Gloucestershire
“…t and very history heavy which I liked. The gardens are beautiful and so well kept! I'm still telling people things I learned…”
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Thornbury Castle
Gloucestershire
“…and everyone wished him happy birthday! The gardens are beautiful. Food was very good, we went for the lighter dining experie…”
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Tintagel Castle
Cornwall
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Tiverton Castle
Devon
“…re castle history from medieval to WW1. The gardens are beautiful, and well worth a visit. A gem in the heart of Tiverton.”
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Wallingford Castle
Oxfordshire
“Pretty well maintained gardens. You will need a local guide (or use your Ai assistant) to…”
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kent
“…knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely beautiful gardens. Two nice cafes. Lots of parking. Reasonable entry price, i…”
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Watermouth Castle
Devon
“…’re into history, fairy tales, rides or gorgeous gardens, it’s super quirky and there’s something for everyone to en…”
Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Kent
“…rming building with a long history. The lovely gardens and house are maintained by very friendly, welcoming and kn…”
Northern Ireland - 7
Antrim Castle Gardens
County Antrim
“Beautiful gardens and park where you’ll find what you would expect from a wel…”
Ballygally Castle
County Antrim
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Belfast Castle
County Antrim
“…The grounds are well-maintained, with lovely gardens and walking paths that are perfect for exploring at a comfo…”
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Castle Ward
County Down
“…Once done then around the corner to the sunken garden and then onto the house overlooking the lough nearby. Then…”
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Glenarm Castle
County Antrim
“…, beauty, and genuine Irish warmth. The Walled Garden alone is worth the trip; it's easy to see why it won the pr…”
Hillsborough Castle
County Down
“Place of historical significance, lovely gardens and amazing staff members! James at the ticket desk was the…”
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Narrow Water Castle
County Down
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Scotland - 46
Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Fife
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Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum
Highland
“…ns are impressive, and very photogenic. The gardens are well kept and a pleasure to stroll through. The museum was a gre…”
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Ballindalloch Castle
Moray
“…climb the narrow spiral staircase. The walled garden is a very formal setting but the rhododendrons in full bloo…”
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Balmoral Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…ice walk around the castle grounds. And well kept gardens. Cafe was reasonably priced and food was good. Note: the…”
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Balvaird Castle
Perth and Kinross
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Blair Castle
Perth and Kinross
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Brodick Castle
North Ayrshire
“…Goat Fell and surrounded by expansive, well-kept gardens. Although the castle itself was closed during our visit, w…”
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Brodie Castle
Moray
“Nice historic castle and lovely gardens around! You can easily walk around to get a great view from…”
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Castle Campbell
Clackmannanshire
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Castle Fraser
Aberdeenshire
“…y of the Fraser lairds. The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, her…”
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Castle Kennedy
Dumfries and Galloway
“…els like stepping into a fairytale! The well maintained gardens are a stunning mix of vibrant flowers, serene water feature…”
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Castle Menzies
Perth and Kinross
“…d by beautiful Highland landscapes. The walled garden offers a peaceful spot to relax and take in the scenery. F…”
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Castle of Mey
Highland
“Lovely gardens and home. The docents are remarkable, especially Nancy, who…”
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Cawdor Castle
Highland
“…nt several hours roaming throughout the beautiful gardens. Self tour inside the castles with handheld device you hold…”
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Claypotts Castle
Dundee City
“…ooks truly wonderful. There is a small, beautiful garden adjacent to the palace, and the front lawn of the castle al…”
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Craigmillar Castle
City of Edinburgh
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Craigston Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…life. In addition to the beautiful and well-kept gardens, the property also has nature trails that are an important…”
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Crathes Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…d volunteers to help. Nice cafe on site lovely gardens , we had a wonderful time.”
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Crossbasket Castle
South Lanarkshire
“…s and Grounds, and admire the luscious, well-kept gardens. The food, like everything else, was perfect. Furthermore,…”
Culzean Castle
South Ayrshire
“…le, woodland walks, beach walks and the walled gardens there is so much to see. I will definatley being back as w…”
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Midlothian
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Dirleton Castle
East Lothian
“…t is still worth seeing, plus there are beautiful gardens. Free parking and toilets on site. I recommend it.”
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Dornoch Castle Hotel
Highland
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Drum Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…, fascinating history, great furniture, walled garden, gift shop and great staff. A beautiful drive to get there…”
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Drumlanrig Castle
Dumfries and Galloway
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Drummond Castle
Perth and Kinross
“…movie Rob Roy in 1995, finally made it. The gardens are well worth the visit, in almost any season. Laid out in a Saltir…”
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Duart Castle
Argyll and Bute
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Dunollie Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…e visits we have been able to enjoy the beautiful garden, playpark, museum collection, piping bands, faerie readings…”
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Dunrobin Castle
Highland
“…to tour the castle, stroll through the magnificent gardens, and enjoy an impressive demonstration featuring birds of p…”
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Dunvegan Castle
Highland
“A lovely, fully preserved castle with beautiful gardens. I highly recommend going inside-the interior features seve…”
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Edzell Castle and Garden
Angus
“…t shop and toilets on site. Grounds and walled garden easy to explore but some surfaces in and around the main ca…”
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Floors Castle
Scottish Borders
“…tle and grounds, I especially liked the walled garden. Like many of the properties open to the public it is under…”
Fonab Castle Hotel
Perth and Kinross
Fyvie Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…trust card) and the castle grounds and walled garden (free). The castle tour is excellent. The grounds are well…”
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Glamis Castle
Angus
“…a lovely time in the castle and in the Italian garden! The tour guide Ann was just adorable and we had a lovely t…”
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Glenapp Castle
South Ayrshire
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Inveraray Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…people struggle with the pay machines. The gardens are lovely and had excellent photo spots of the castle. Wish we had lo…”
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Kelburn Castle
North Ayrshire
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Kellie Castle
Fife
“…scued Scottish type castle, with great, well kept gardens.. Always in these places try to go round with a guide. Ours…”
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Kilmartin Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…grounds themselves are otherworldly. A beautiful garden with lots of fresh veg (and a kind and generous gardener wh…”
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Lauriston Castle
City of Edinburgh
“…l it is, in particular its meticulously well kept gardens, with many different types of trees and lots of flowers in…”
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Leslie Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…periences with my family in the future. The garden was beautiful the hospitality was superb the food even 😋 better. The hist…”
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Melville Castle Hotel
Midlothian
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Preston Tower
East Lothian
“…dly and enthusiastic about the project. The gardens are beautiful very tranquil and well maintained. Im sorry it rained and…”
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St Andrews Castle
Fife
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Wales - 14
Bodelwyddan Castle
Denbighshire
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly
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Cardigan Castle
Ceredigion
“…enough to take it - good value at £8. The gardens are beautiful and I especially liked the kitchen garden full of autumnal…”
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Chirk Castle
Wrexham
Cyfarthfa Castle
Merthyr Tydfil
Laugharne Castle
Carmarthenshire
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Manorbier Castle
Pembrokeshire
“…and history to learn about and then a walled garden to look round. A win win if you ask me. Felt like a 2 for…”
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Penrhyn Castle
Gwynedd
“…dens are an easy walk, not long at all. Walled garden is probably one of the most beautiful in my experience, but…”
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Picton Castle
Pembrokeshire
“…he furry family members). Lovely walks, beautiful gardens. We went the start of January, so the castle and building w…”
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Powis Castle
Powys
“…lk up to the castle. Toilets available. Lovely gardens to wander through. Castle was lovely to see amazing artwo…”
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Raglan Castle
Monmouthshire
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Ruthin Castle
Denbighshire
“…e spent most of our time outside in the lovely gardens with the friendly peacocks. Inside it's disappointing, esp…”
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Tretower Court and Castle
Powys
Upton Castle
Pembrokeshire
“Beautiful gardens and lovely relaxing teepee cafe! The sculptures were just a…”
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Where this list comes from
Castles get onto this list one of two ways. Most are here because a real visitor praised the gardens in a Google review - a walled garden, formal planting, or gardens named as the highlight, and where they did, their words are on the card. The rest are here because the castle's own site confirms them. Castles that merely have grounds or a lawn aren't included - this is a list of places people go for the gardens, not ones that happen to have some.
Always check before you book
Gardens are seasonal and opening times vary - many are at their best in spring and summer and some close over winter. Check the castle's own page (linked from every entry) for current garden opening times before you travel.